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Pictures of CJ5 tub stretch

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by DanStew, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I am looking for pics from those who have stretched their tubs to be a CJ6 size. I have seen the door openings stretched, but I would like to see where and how you cut and do the splice. The frame is not that much of an issue, i am more concerned about the tub. I decided it is going to be better for me to stretch the Jeep to have more options for a drivetrain than trying to kill my self looknig for the shortest combo. And since i have only a frame and tub, it will be easier to do at this point.
     
    DanStew, Feb 7, 2011
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  2. 1970CJ6

    1970CJ6 new mexico air

    Dan
    Here are some pictures of the streched area on my CJ6
    Hope this helps, if you need any more just ask.

    Andrew
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    1970CJ6, Feb 7, 2011
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  3. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Thanks Andrew!!!
     
    DanStew, Feb 7, 2011
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  4. neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

    Dan I looked into this pretty hard a while back, the best solution I found was add 3-6 in the door and the center of the rear wheel well. Also for a little more engine room you can stretch fenders/hood. But on a 5 that would be a lot more work than a flattie.
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    neptco19, Feb 7, 2011
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  5. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    yeah the 5s are a bit harder. I am gonig to keep the short snout. I plan on keeping a 4 cyl or V6. No need for a monster. :)
     
    DanStew, Feb 7, 2011
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  6. J Michael

    J Michael Member

    You might want to give some thought towards stretching the body behind the door the 20 inches like the factory did, this makes it a lot easier to get a soft top that fits without going the custom route.
     
    J Michael, Feb 8, 2011
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  7. cj6np435

    cj6np435 New Member

    agree with J Michael
    do the cut like this

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    use the angle of the inner guard

    make sure the dims of the infil are 20" and a std cj6 top will fit
     
    cj6np435, Feb 8, 2011
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  8. Willlb79

    Willlb79 New Member

    Anyone have a link to a detail strech..Doing my cj5 this winter
     
    Willlb79, Nov 2, 2020
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